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8 Ιουλ 2022 · The canonization of the book of Philemon attests to the early church’s recognition of its God-breathed wisdom, truth, guidance, and relevance. Paul wrote a personal request to Philemon, however, this letter touches on a variety of areas such as slavery, Christian love, and forgiveness.
Before he asked, he appealed to Philemon’s sympathies by the way he described himself (Paul, the aged) and his circumstances (a prisoner). i. Since Paul will make his appeal based on love, he does what he can to stir up the loving sympathy of Philemon.
Philemon had a shining testimony, the kind Paul often encouraged other believers to have with commands such as walk in a manner worthy of the gospel (Php 1:27) and the one about shining as stars in the universe. His testimony of love, faith, and refreshing the other believers around him brought joy to the heart of Paul and joy to the heart of God.
Philemon stands as one piece of strong evidence to the contrary, revealing that lofty doctrines such as the love of God, forgiveness in Christ, or the inherent dignity of humanity have real and pertinent impact in everyday life.
The book of Philemon is a letter written in prose discourse from Paul to Philemon. Key Themes. Equality between followers of Jesus. The gift of God’s love and grace. Slavery and Jesus’ new humanity. Structure. Philemon can be divided into three parts. Verses 1-7 open with a prayer of thanks.
The book of Philemon stands out in the collection of New Testament letters for several reasons. While most of the letters were written to churches, Paul wrote this letter to his friend, Philemon, a leader of a house church in Colossae. Paul praises Philemon’s faithful service and expresses gratitude and affection (Philemon 1:7).
This practical Bible study on Philemon looks at forgiveness, relationships, grace, and how Christ transforms us one principle at a time.
